'90s Style Showdown: Clarissa vs. Sabrina

A TV fashion grudge match for the ages.

Between Clarissa Explains it All and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Melissa Joan Hart pretty much dominated TV teen style in the '90s. But in the contest for ultimate fashion supremacy, there can be only one winner.

Round 1: AccessoriesClarissa had more scrunchies, bracelets, hats, and novelty earrings than Claire's, H&M;, Topshop, and Forever 21 combined, but there is something to be said for Sabrina's unwavering commitment to chokers.

Winner: Clarissa No one can compete with an embellished baseball cap and Gerber daisy dangly earring.

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Round 2: Bedroom StyleClarissa's room was full of the kind of eccentric treasures modern-day hipsters dream of finding at their local flea markets, but it also had wall-to-wall carpeting, whereas Sabrina's room had hardwood floors and an appropriately magical-looking antique canopied bed.

Winner: Clarissa Both ladies had horrific old lady wallpaper to contend with, but while Sabrina was content to just hang up framed photos and drawings, Clarissa broke out the black paint and brought her signature print-mixing savvy to those dowdy floral walls. Also, her multicolored vanity and matching chair are everything.

Round 3: VersatilityClarissa had a bottomless closet full of endless options, but Sabrina had magic to help keep her situationally appropriate, whether she was walking the halls at school or jumping across a river of hot, flowing lava in an alternate dimension to prove her love for Harvey.

Winner: Sabrina Despite Clarissa's seemingly freewheeling way with prints and colors, you definitely get the sense that she would put her signature look above situational appropriateness any day, which, although admirable, means the round has to go to Sabrina who is both willing and able to wear whatever the situation requires.

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Round 4: Style by AssociationThe adults in their lives weren't exactly brimming with personal style, but you have to admire Sabrina's Aunt Hilda's anything-goes attitude, and Clarissa's dad's look was totally normcore before normcore was even a thing.

Winner: Clarissa Even though Sabrina had Harvey, who was totally dreamy in that high-school-hero-boy-next-door sort of way, Clarissa had Sam, and in the style department, Sam is worth 10 Harveys easy.

Round 5: EfficiencyIt's the transformative power of accessories vs. the quick-changing magic finger.

Winner: Sabrina No amount of speedy accessorizing can beat a one-second makeover.

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Round 6: Fashionable PetClarissa had a baby alligator named Elvis who lived in a kiddie pool in her bedroom, but Sabrina had a talking cat with thing for costumes.

Winner: Sabrina On the Internet, cats trump all.

Round 7: Fashion DaringClarissa was all about standing out and taking risks, while Sabrina had to blend in to avoid being discovered, although she did take style lessons RuPaul that one time.